2017 Infiniti QX30
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 3 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
31% of complaints: air bags — 10 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2017 Infiniti QX30. The contact stated that, while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed on a highway, another vehicle suddenly merged into her lane.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250930
I was in a car accident where the front of my car collided with another car damaging and taking part of the front of my car off and pushing it up bulging at the side mirrors and my airbag did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 20220525
DRIVER'S BAG UNEXPECTEDLY DEPLOY ISSUE
NHTSA ODI report, 20171130
19% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.
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While driving vehicle warning message appeared on cluster saying âABS INOPERABLEâ with ABS and traction control lights on. Minutes later all power steering is gone and vehicle is very difficult to steer.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240218
19% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.
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I HAVE REACHED OUT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND INFINITI USA BUT TO NO AVAIL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170220
16% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.
13% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 4 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles manufactured August 11, 2016, to September 27, 2016.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 16V939000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles. The affected vehicles have a driver-side curtain air bag inflator initiator that may fail to ignite during a crash, preventing the air bag from deploying.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side curtain air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 2, 2017. Owners may contact Infiniti customer Service at 1-800-662-6200.
Campaign 17V143000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling 2017-2018 Infiniti QX30 vehicles.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will add sufficient grounding to the steering components, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Infiniti customer service at 1-800-622-6200, option 7.
Campaign 17V691000 — check if this car was fixed
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2017 Infiniti QX30 vehicles.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the lower steering shaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PG1CF.
Campaign 21V419000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2017 Infiniti QX30 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V939000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V143000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 17V691000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V419000 (steering) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2017 Infiniti QX30 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Infiniti QX30?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Infiniti QX30 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.